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This variety is of Italian heritage and was named after the Roman General \u2018Lucius Luccullus\u2019, renowned for his splendid banquets and vast gardens some 2000 years ago. It was introduced in 1914 and won the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Quite hardy through the winter, with heavily \u2018crimped\u2019, bright, lush green leaves and white stalks that are almost like asparagus when cooked. Young flowering stalks in spring can be eaten like sprouting broccoli. It has the seal of approval from \u2018Scoil Chroi\u2019, in Galway who shared that \u201cLucullus was a big hit with students of all ages, they loved it, devouring it raw\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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